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4 Californians won $600,000 in Fantasy 5 prizes last week. See where tickets sold

Four lucky Fantasy 5 players in California took home big prizes last week when they successfully picked five correct numbers.

A major jackpot of more than $360,000 was secured by a player in the Southern California Inland Empire, while three others throughout the state each won five-figure prizes, according to California State Lottery officials.

The week’s six-figure jackpot, totalling $362,995, came from a ticket sold at a Tobacco Leaf Plus store at 18631 Van Buren Blvd., Suite B in Riverside on April 9.

In total, the four players won jackpots that totaled $606,522 between Monday, April 6 and Monday, April 13.

Where were other winning Fantasy 5 tickets sold?

Three other Fantasy 5 players won major jackpots in California last week.

  • A Jolly King Liquor & Food at 730 Fifth St. in Fairfield sold a ticket that won $82,926 on April 6.
  • Lakeside Market, at 2233 Grand Canal Blvd., Suite 201, in Stockton, sold a ticket that won $82,926 on April 6.
  • A Plaza Liquor store at 11601 Inglewood Ave. in Hawthorne sold a ticket worth $77,675 on April 10.

In California, retailers who sell jackpot-winning lottery tickets earn a sales bonus from the state’s lottery board. For Fantasy 5 jackpot tickets, the retailer who sold it receives 0.5% of the winning amount.

What is the Fantasy 5 jackpot now?

The jackpot is an estimated $72,000 for the next drawing Tuesday, April 14, lottery officials said.

How can I play Fantasy 5 lottery game? What to know

To score a jackpot in Fantasy 5, a player must match all five winning numbers.

The odds of scoring the jackpot prize are 1 in 575,757.

Tickets can be bought for $1 on the day of the drawing.

Drawings take place daily after the draw entry closes at 6:30 p.m.

How can I check to see if I won?

Here are four ways to tell if you’re a Fantasy 5 winner:

  • Look on the California Lottery website to see winning numbers and prizes.
  • Download the California Lottery mobile app to see winning numbers.
  • Scan your ticket using the Check-A-Ticket feature on the lottery app.
  • Use the Check-A-Ticket machine at a California Lottery retail location.

How do I claim my prize?

If you win, you can claim your prize of up to $599 at any participating lottery retailer, according to the California Lottery.

Prizes of $600 or higher can be collected at any California State Lottery district office or by mail.

You have 180 days from the date of the winning drawing to claim your prize, lottery officials said.

When is next Fantasy 5 drawing?

Drawings take place daily after the draw entry closes at 6:30 p.m.

The next Fantasy 5 drawing will be Tuesday, April 14, after 6:30 p.m.

This story was originally published April 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM with the headline "4 Californians won $600,000 in Fantasy 5 prizes last week. See where tickets sold."

Camila Pedrosa
The Sacramento Bee
Camila Pedrosa is a service journalism reporter at The Sacramento Bee. She previously worked as a summer reporting intern for The Bee and reported in Phoenix and Washington, D.C. She graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in mass communication.
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